Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.
There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism.
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.
Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.
For me, the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that's what separates us from other countries.
Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Patriotism is the secret resource of a successful society.